Identifying the start of The Malaise Era has always been easy as vehicle manufacturers faced the double whammy of tightening emission and safety regulations. Like most seismic events, the impact was immediate, but recovery was a long, drawn-out affair… more»
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Mar 24, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Restomod Camper? 1947 Diamond T Bus
Diamond T Company was an American truck manufacturer that also had a brief run in the automobile business. There isn’t much info out there about them being in the bus business, too, with the seller suggesting this example may… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Murdered Look? 1971 Ford LTD Convertible
I didn’t know what to make of this 1971 Ford LTD convertible at first. It looks like something out of Mad Max, and it’s a pretty rare model – ’71 full-size convertibles only mustered an output of 5,700 units…. more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Real or Clone? 1969 COPO Camaro ZL1 427!
The eBay title for this 1969 Camaro is slightly misleading. It reads “1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Aluminum 427! COPO SPECS!” The “SPECS” part is the most important word. This car is indeed a 1969 Camaro with an aluminum 427… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
UK-based Diesel Tractor! 1956 Lamborghini DL25
I, for one, did not know that Lamborghini was in the tractor business before sports cars. That business began in 1948 as Lamborghini Trattori and they’re still making high-quality farm and agricultural equipment today. This beautiful example of a… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Amazing Collection: “They’re for Sale, Not on Sale”
Southwest of San Antonio, Texas lies this collection of classic cars and trucks. There is everything from pickups and vans to all sorts of sedans and even some late-model sports cars. The group can be found here on Craigslist with… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Build Your Own EM-50: 1976 GMC Motorhome
Every once in a while, General Motors hits a bases-loaded home run. From the small block V-8 and the Tri-Five Chevies to the C-8 Corvette, when GM gets something right it makes history. Take for example the brief period… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
French Innovation! 1964 Citroën ID19 Safari
The Citroën DS and its variants were built between 1955 and 1975, with worldwide sales that approached 1.5 million units. You commonly see them in international films, but not that often in person in the U.S. The ID19 was… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Exceptional Example: 1968 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang
I have to agree with the seller of this 1968 Shelby GT350 here on Craigslist that the pony is in exceptional condition, and I’m not too far away from drooling a bit on my keyboard just staring at it… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Wild ’70s Custom! 1967 Ford Thunderbird
Ford redesigned its personal luxury car, the Thunderbird, in 1967. The concept of the automobile changed, witness the fact that you could get one with four doors for the first time. This ’67 T-Bird coupe was heavily customized in… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare Rotary Pair: 1974 Citroën GS Birotor x 2!
Whenever the topic of discussion turns toward production cars powered by the legendary Wankel rotary engine, two manufacturers spring to mind. The most obvious is Mazda, which utilized the powerplant in its “Rx” series vehicles. The other shining light… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
German Built: 1971 Opel GT
If the Opel GT reminds you a bit of the C3 Chevy Corvette, that’s because they were all under the General Motors umbrella in those days. And if you wanted to buy a new 1968-73 Opel GT, you had… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rebuilt Farm Truck: 1990 Dodge D250 4X4
As we have seen, certain pickup trucks have really developed a market for themselves – early fifties Fords come to mind, as do Chevrolet/GMC “Action Line” members from ’67 to ’72. And others are coming into their own such… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Fantastic Fiberglass: 1960 Tornado Typhoon Project
The fiberglass kit and production car boom of the ’50s and ’60s gave us everything from the Corvette to the Bond Microcar. This rich ecosystem of vehicles both normal and niche was fostered by a relative lack of safety… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Station Wagon
Practicality can be a significant consideration when enthusiasts search for a classic to park in their garage or workshop. Those with children usually seek a vehicle that allows the entire family to be involved in weekend trips or the… more»
Mar 23, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
45k Original Miles: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet always knew that 1979 would be a tough act to follow with its iconic Corvette. While it was no longer the fire-breathing beast it had been a decade earlier, 1979 brought record sales for the badge. Although sale… more»
